Kennedy hearings may spur rate drop in trucking era
Washington reports that Senator Edward M Kennedy and his antitrust subcommittee press trucking reform to curb industry price fixing. They warn consumers bear billions in hidden costs while ICC slowly shifts to promote competition amid White House reviews and new policy plans.
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High Court to Rule on Poor Defendants Right to Counsel
The Supreme Court agreed to hear whether defendants charged with misdemeanors and possible jail time have a right to court-appointed counsel when they cannot afford one. The case questions whether the 1973 ruling covers all indigent defendants or only those sentenced to jail. Aubrey Scott of Chicago faced petty theft charges after a $13.68 loss and represented himself at trial.
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Peacekeepers Brace for New Outbreak in South Lebanon
Norwegian peacekeeping troops fortify their base in EL KHIAM amid expectations of further fighting between Palestinians and Christians nearby. Three civilians were killed and three wounded in Nabatiyeh as cross fire flared. Israel plans to withdraw by June 13, leaving 4,600 U.N. troops to police the Litani corridor.
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Fe] Khiam
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China shifts armaments talk policy at UN session
In a UN General Assembly special session, Foreign Minister Huang Hua urged a new disarmament process free of superpower control and criticized the Geneva committee co chaired by the United States and the Soviet Union. A US official called Huang's remarks significant and hopeful for China’s participation in arms talks. He doubted SALT progress and highlighted a history of arms race since talks began in 1969.
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